The focus of this event is to bring together past and present Muncie-area community members to share their memories, historical facts, documents and photographs of Muncie. Members from the Delaware County will be present to scan documents and photographs. The meeting will open with a brief introduction about the Delaware County Historical Society.

Information: 765-282-1550.

Learn to 'Speak Dog' at library program

NEW CASTLE — Connie Swaim, certified dog trainer, will present the program “Learn to Speak Dog” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the auditorium at New Castle-Henry County Public Library.

Swaim co-authored the book Idiot’s Guide: Puppies and notes, “Our failure to fully understand each other is often the root cause of many behavior and annoyance issues.”

During the presentation on January 15, Swaim will help participants understand how to communicate with dogs and how to know what dogs are attempting to communicate. She will also share tips on how to improve relationships with “fur children.” Kids who attend the event will receive a free dog bite prevention coloring book.

There is no cost to attend the event, presented by New Castle-Henry County Public Library, and registration is not necessary. For more information about events and services at New Castle-Henry County Public Library, visit www.nchcpl.org and follow the library on Facebook and Twitter.

Performer to present parables from Luke

Runyeon will perform the famous parables in Luke's travel narrative, and then pause to reflect on how we hear each story. Runyeon has received national acclaim for his work as a translator and performer of Biblical texts over the past 20 years, according to a release.